Christian Reformed Church of Perth Inc. 5 Colombo Street, Victoria Park, W.A Weekly Newsletter

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1 September 17 th 2017 Christian Reformed Church of Perth Inc. 5 Colombo Street, Victoria Park, W.A Weekly Newsletter Perth Congregation: Pastor: Reinier Noppers Mobile: Home: reinierticktock@gmail.com Web site: LINK EDITOR Contact: Nicolene Knoetze linkcrcperth@gmail.com Welcome A warm welcome to all who have come to the service today and a special welcome to visitors. May the Lord bless each of us as we worship together, that His Name may be glorified and that we are encouraged and strengthened in faith. A typical service includes a time of singing praise, prayer, Bible reading and a message given by the Pastor. There is also an opportunity for us to give financially. If you are not a member or regular attendee of CRC Perth, please don t feel obligated to participate in the offering. We have two offerings. The first is for the workings of our local church, the second for a specified group usually outside our local church. Crèche is available for children aged 0-3 at the rear of the church building during the service. Most Sundays children (4-9 years old) attend church for the first part of the service and then leave for Sunday school during the offering. After the service please join us for refreshments and fellowship either to the side of church or in the hall. Please utilise the church s electronic banking Banking details: Commonwealth Bank of Australia Christian Reformed Church of Perth BSB: #: Mark as tithe or first offering or the name of the second offering (e.g.: Diaconate) First Offering: For the ministry of this church Second Offering: 17 th Sept.: Crossroads Bible Institute 24 th Sept.: Diaconate 1 st October: Reformed Churches Youth Committee An outreach of Perth CRC is: Christian Wheatbelt Fellowship Pastor: Geoff van Schie 6 Booth Street, WONGAN HILLS 6603 Phone: gvschie@oz .com.au Web: BSB: A/C Preacher: R. Patterson Reading: Ex. 12: 21-30, Num. 9: 1-14 Sermon: The Second Passover You all remember the first Passover, don t you in Ex. 12? Yahweh, the God of Israel, Yahweh, the Destroyer, passed over all the houses in the land of Egypt. Where the blood of a lamb had been sprinkled over the sides and tops of the door frames, Yahweh passed over that house but where there was no blood, the eldest son in that house died! It celebrated the Lord s deliverance of His people from the land of slavery and was to be celebrated every year on the 14th day of the first month in Israel s calendar. In fact this event established the beginning of the Jewish year! Now the Israelites had travelled as far as Mt Sinai and a whole year had passed. It was time for the first anniversary celebration of the Passover. The event is recorded in Numbers 9 and is our text for this morning. It was celebrated according to the Word of Yahweh so most was the old, old story of the salvation of the eldest son in every Israelite family. But it brought up some new issues that are also helpful for we C21 Christians (people of God) to consider. Read the passage and see what you can find. Of course, we know Jesus is our Passover Lamb (1 Cor. 5:7). He is the One who has redeemed more than just the first born son - all who repent and believe that Jesus is Messiah, the Son of God whose death on the cross was accepted by His Father as a complete atonement for all one s sins. So this chapter also is a revelation of the Christ, the perfect Lamb of God whose sacrifice is remembered in the Lord s Supper, the replacement of the Passover. It is a chapter to rejoice in. - Ross Patterson Meditation: Why? Read Psalm 74 with specific focus on verse 11 Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand. It is not known when Psalm 74 was written. The first destruction of the Temple was however in 587 BC. The poet can not understand why the Lord allows the ransacking of His sanctuary. It seemed to him the Lord has forgotten His people. He reminded God of the past. All the signs that Israel was known as God's people are replaced with the enemy characters and there is no prophet anymore. Nevertheless, he believes in the Lord's faithfulness as revealed from the foundation and in Israel's history. His memories of God's unlimited power move him to prayer. The Lord must think of the enemy who reviled Him and His people, who despise His name in folly. He asked that He will not allow for His people to be surrendered to the enemy, the enemy who were like wild animals. He

2 should remember His covenant with the people and dispel the enemy. The call to stand up is a human expression compared to the knowledge that the Keeper of Israel never slumbers. Behold, He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep (Ps. 121: 2-4). The 'why' and 'how long of the poet is known to us - especially in times of adversity, sickness and death. The answer lies in faith in God - faith and trust in the Lord who have the answers. Because for sure, He will not let His name be mocked and slandered by circumstances or nations or Satan s forces forever. Announcements Senior men of our churches: We plan to meet again THIS TUESDAY 19th September at the Peletier home, 26 Bridge Street, Wilson. Our guest will be Peter Abetz, who has recently taken up the full time role of WA Coordinator for the Coalition for Marriage. He will join us for a part of the meeting for a presentation and question time. All very welcome. Canning Bible Study: Meets again Wednesday, 20 th September 7:30 p.m., at Bardi Bester s home. Join us for fellowship and encouragement from God s Word. Wilson Fellowship: Will not be meeting this week. The postal vote for SSM is underway: If anyone wants to help their family members and neighbours engage in the discussion of why we want a NO Vote for our nation, there are several ways to do so. You can find more information on the coalition for marriage website: To help deliver pamphlets in your street, you can contact the areas coordinators: For Tangney electorate: selena_khoo@hotmail.com For Burt electorate: carmelhelen@gmail.com A helpful newsletter is available from ARPA on the table at the back of the Church. You are invited to come celebrate the engagement of Leon Noppers & Anita-Mari Wesseloo Saturday September 30th, 2017 At an open home, afternoon tea, from 2:30-5:00 p.m. 273 Station Street East Cannington Please park on the verge across the road. SAVE THE DATE - MANOAH MARKET DAY 2017 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11 th Market Day will be held later this year so start making your craft items, plant cuttings, and clean out your cupboards and sheds and save your unwanted goods for the second hand stall. If you want to help on a stall or need more details contact Trudy Noppers (Mob ). All funds raised support Manoah Hostel help those who no longer can live independently. Hugo & Nell Vandenbos are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house afternoon tea on Saturday Oct 14th between 1.30 and 4.00pm at 223 Wattleup Rd, Wattleup WA 6166, Australia (Tammy and Jeremy van Houwelingen's place).we would love you to join us to celebrate God's blessings throughout the afternoon. Catechism: Will continue again on Sunday 15 th October. Please let pastor Reinier know if you are unable to attend. News from other Churches Gosnells: We trust Ans Verkerk and her family enjoyed her 90 th birthday on Wednesday. We also get to celebrate that with her this morning over morning tea after the service. A number of our youth are attending Sports fest next weekend in Australind, which is run by the Baptist Churches. We pray that it s a great opportunity to enjoy a good time in a Christian context, possibly meeting new friends, or catching up with old ones.

3 Gateway: Organic Spring Tea pray that all who come along will experience God s grace and nearness, especially those outside the Gateway family. Plebiscite: The mail survey is going ahead: Pray for wisdom to uphold God s design for marriage, and for the grace-filled speech that enables us to discuss the matter in loving respect. Last Sunday we prayed for Tash Noordzy s mum, Lorraine Streat. God has heard our prayers and she has regained consciousness and has been able to make some basic communication. This came as quite a surprise to family and we should see this as a miraculous answer to prayer. Lorraine still has a long way to go, but let us keep praying that God will restore her health. Continue to remember those struggling with ongoing illness Michael Claes, Malcolm Morley, Little Charlie, Lorraine Streat. Lord, hear our prayer. For the next week say this prayer: Jesus, let me see one person this week who needs to feel your grace. Let me step into that opportunity in faith. Enable me to do or give as you direct. Please do this for your glory and so Jesus will trusted. Willetton: Please Pray: For those recovering from or anticipating surgery at the moment. Give thanks that Gordon Knigge's surgery went as planned last week and that he is now recovering at home. Pray peace for Rolf van Dyken and Chris Hoogenboezem as their operations are still ahead of them (Rolf this week and Chris at the end of the month). For those dealing with long-lasting colds and flus. For the victims, families, aid workers and national leaders who are responding to the damage of floods, hurricanes and earthquakes in North America and South Asia. For the victims and families of another terrorist bombing in Iraq. Pray for justice and for radical hearttransformation for those who perpetrate such acts of violence. For the nation and the church during the Marriage Postal Vote. Pray that campaigning and advocating is done in true love and humility. Pray that God's kingdom will grow whatever the outcome. And pray that the church stays focused on proclaiming the gospel of Jesus, not just speaking against Same-Sex Marriage. Vacancies: Ministry Internship Opportunity Wedderburn Christian Campsite, NSW, was established over 50 years ago. There are many facets to our ministry here including: running school camps, retreats for churches and community groups, corporate development programs, as well as being heavily involved in Christian ministry through our school holiday children s camps and other community programs. Wedderburn's mission is to use our site to promote the gospel through word and deed. We are continuing to grow the ministry opportunities here, offering another internship in Christian Ministry in We are really excited to be able to offer this position and look forward to inputting into the life of our new intern. So You should consider applying for this position: If you want to grow in your relationship with God If you are thinking about serving him, but are unsure where If you are not sure what to do in 2018 yet If you want to be challenged and stretched spiritually If you want to learn leadership skills If you want to try studying the Bible formally If this sounds like you, then you may be just the person Wedderburn Christian Campsite is looking for to join our team as an Intern for As an Intern at WCC, you will have the opportunity to work in practical areas of Christian Camping Ministry in paid work, grow in Christ as part of the WCC Team, with the option of living onsite, study & receive (upon successful completion) a Certificate in Theology through the Timothy Partnership in affiliation with the Australian College of Theology. If you are interested in applying for this position, we would love to hear from you. We will then send you some more detailed information and an application form to fill out. Paul Muilwyk (Assistant Manager) Ph: office@wedderburn.org.au Applications for the 2018 Internship close 10 th November 2017

4 BOARD MEMBERS REQUIRED ASSOCIATION FOR CHRISTIAN SENIOR CITIZENS HOMES The Manoah Board is seeking new members who are prepared to contribute to the governance of our operation that includes the retirement village and nursing home. We would like to speak to anybody who has had some experience at Board level (this is not a prerequisite) and in particular, to those who have skills in the following areas: - Business Management / Finance and Accounting - Marketing - Building / Construction / Town Planning - Legal - Health/nursing (in particular aged care) - Human Resources This is a voluntary position that includes monthly Board meetings and potentially some involvement in working groups outside of the monthly meeting. If you are interested in serving in this way, please contact our Chairman, Eddy Pol on or via jetpol@tpg.com.au or speak with the CEO, Gerard Goiran on Events: The Convention Planning Committee is hosting a Convention Question and Answer session via Facebook Live on the 30th of September 8pm-9pm Eastern Time. We want to invite anyone who is interested to join our live stream. If there is anything you wanted to know about convention, if you have any burning convention questions, or if you just want to hang out with the planning team, please come along and join in. You can join the event here: Also, remember to get your convention registrations in by the 6th of November! You are running out of time! We look forward to seeing you all there! Join us for the WA Coalition for Marriage Campaign Event The marriage plebiscite is a referendum on consequences. Changing the Marriage Act will affect you, your family and all Australians. Many parents are concerned about their rights as radical gay sex education classes become more widespread and even compulsory. Changing our marriage laws also gives licence to gay activists, weaponising anti-discrimination legislation and using it to stifle debate or dissent. Leaders in the gay marriage movement have already sought to use human rights and anti-discrimination commissions to target religious figures who have spoken out against same-sex marriage. The affects to freedom of speech and belief, if the law is changed, will be significant. Please join us as we campaign for marriage in Perth! WHEN September 21, 2017 at 7pm - 8:30pm WHERE Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, Rear View Room 21 Mounts Bay Rd Tickets is $10 per person and is available at:

5 What s Happening This Week Tuesday 19 th September: 10 a.m. Senior Men of our Churches at Peletier home. Wednesday 20 th September: 8:30 a.m. - the Church 7:30 P.m. Canning Bible study at Bardi Bester s home Thursday 21 st September: 7 8:30 p.m. WA Coalition for Marriage Campaign Event. Service Rosters Duty Greeters Reader Data Sound Date Preacher elder 17 th Sept. R. Patterson Sam Bardi & Jill Jacqueline Paul N. Nelson 24 th Sept. R. Patterson Willem Sam & Jannet Raymond Johan Paul vdk 1 st October R. Patterson Bardi Willem & Yvonne Beslin Luke Klarinda 8 Th October T. v Drimmelen Sam Bardi & Jill Raymond Johan Paul vdk Helping Hands Date Coffee Crèche Sunday School 17 th Sept. De Jager, Elsa Vanessa, Bethia Saara 24 th Sept. Alberts, Hetty Annette, Beslin Holidays 1 st October Ossevoort, Johan Melody, Joshua Holidays 8 th October Assaad, P vd Kooij Vanessa, Klarinda Holidays September 30 th - To celebrate Leon and Antia-Mari s Engagement an open House, afternoon tea will be held from 2:30-5:00 pm, 273 Station Street, East Cannington. Please park on the verge across the road. September 30 th - WISE Convention, Question and Answer session via Facebook Live 8pm-9pm Eastern Time November 11 th Manoah Market Day. October 14 th - Hugo & Nell Vandenbos 50 th wedding anniversary celebration, 1:30 to 4 pm at 223 Wattleup Rd, Wattleup. October 15 th Catechism starts today. Please let Pastor Reinier know if you are unable to attend.